This tool retains the name that perhaps did more than any other to bring BCT to the attention of the turning public.  The current version has been dubbed the "BCT Supercut II" to distinguish it from its illustrious forebears.

The current version of the tool is aimed primarily at the bowl turning market – the most popular area of activity for current woodturners.  The original Supercut concept was developed when Frank Steele was teaching adults to turn recreationally.  He found that adults were reluctant to poke a sharp-ended piece of metal into a rapidly-rotating piece of timber – which is not an unreasonable reaction at first sight.  The Supercut allowed these turners to approach bowl turning using a method they found safe and reassuring and which put total control into their hands, even at a very low skill level.  Developing use of the tool proved that it also had great benefits in allowing undercut bowl rims to be produced with ease, for creating simple hollow forms of modest proportions and for removing the nipple often formed at the centre of a bowl, this latter being achieve by simply reversing the direction of cut.  Although the use of the tools as a hollowing tools was largely over-shadowed by later developments in the product range, the tools remains excellent in the bowl turning application.

The Supercut II replaces both the Supercut and the Supercut Junior ranges.  The style of the new version combines the cutting versatility of the original Supercut with the ease of setting up of the Junior series.  The new tool is available in both ½" (13 mm) and 3/8" (10 mm) cutter diameter versions.  Both sizes are mounted on the same shank, which is now common to the entire tool range, and also enjoys the benefit of the stabiliser bar, mentioned under the HolloMate description.  This combination gives the new tool a good reach over the toolrest, similar to that of the old ½" Supercut, and also eliminates the problems experienced when using the tool with the head turned into the lateral offset position.

A development which brings this venerable tool right up to the minute is the Upgrade Kit listed which contains a diamond finished Tungsten Carbide Cutter mounted on a specially machined pocketed stem to which it is secured by a fitted screw.  These upgrades are available with either 10 mm or 6 mm diameter cutters fitted.  Either of these will prove to be a real timber-eater, though experience has shown that the larger diameter cutter is superior when it comes to creating a fine micro-finish on the work surface, whilst the 6 mm diameter cutter is perfect for simply removing the greatest amount of timber in the shortest possible time - whilst living to tell the tale. Unlike most TCT cutters, which have a less sharp edge than an equivalent HSS cutter, these diamond finished tools are every bit as sharp and stay that way for a very, very, very long time.   Replacement TCT cutters are also available but please note: these cutters are NOT suitable for mounting on the standard Supercut II cutter stem..

To purchase the Supercut II and other fine BCT tools, please go back up one level to the product list.

It is simplicity itself to convert any model in the new BCT range to any other model in that range.  The following specifies the process required in each case.  Please note that these are not upgrades: all tools are created equal – these are conversions to increase the flexibility for the user, maximising his purchase value.

To Convert Versatool II to Supercut II:  Select desired cutter (1/2" or 3/8") and matching stem.

To Convert Supercut II to Versatool II:  Select desired pick cutter diameter (8 mm or 10 mm).

To Convert Supercut II or Versatool II to HolloMate:  Remove Supercut/Versatool cutter head completely. Install HolloMate head complete with cutter.

To Convert from HolloMate to Versatool II or Supercut II:  Remove HolloMate head complete with cutter.  Install Versatool head.  Select Versatool cutter (8 mm or 10 mm) for Versatool II conversion.  For Supercut II conversion, select either ½" or 3/8" Supercut cutter and matching stem.

Please note however, that although the newly-developed range of tools allows complete flexibility with interchangeability of parts between the different models it has NOT been possible to make these new componehnts backwards-compatible, to mount on earlier tools (with the sole possible exception of earlier Hollomate tools.)